Heavy lift and transport specialist Mammoet has announced it will implement Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its operations in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Canada starting in the second quarter of 2025.
This move comes in direct response to mounting pressure from clients demanding lower-carbon logistics solutions, and it’s part of Mammoet’s broader push to cut its operational emissions. According to the company, HVO100 – derived entirely from renewable vegetable oils and animal fats – offers up to 90% lifecycle carbon reduction compared to standard diesel.
The deployment won’t be symbolic or limited to a few pilot cases. Full integration is expected across Mammoet’s truck fleets, mobile cranes, and SPMTs in these countries. The switch is being made possible through internal change management efforts, including the adaptation of local infrastructure and the company’s own network of fueling stations.
A Practical Step Toward Sustainability
Unlike some alternative fuels still stuck in the testing phase or dependent on future infrastructure, HVO100 is ready to go. It’s fully compatible with most existing diesel engines and can be mixed with traditional diesel without technical issues, which allows Mammoet to begin using it immediately and at scale.
From its bases in Hixon and Teesside in the UK to multiple branches across Canada and its national operations in the Netherlands, the company has begun adapting its fuel distribution points to support HVO. This move will also allow the company to offer emissions-reduced service packages for clients seeking greener logistics.
More Than Just Fuel
Switching to HVO is one part of a broader energy transition strategy within Mammoet. Other recent investments include electric-powered SPMTs and battery solutions for its largest cranes. The company is also exploring the use of hydrogen and grid power for remote projects where traditional electric options aren’t viable.
The focus isn’t just on ticking regulatory boxes. It’s about being prepared for the next generation of customer demands—especially as sustainability reporting and carbon audits become increasingly embedded in project tendering processes across industries like offshore wind, construction, and heavy infrastructure.
Industry Perspective
Pascal Eeken, Improvement and Innovation Manager at Mammoet Europe, said: “This is a significant step we are taking to reduce our carbon footprint. By being the first large heavy lifting and transport company to commit to this new fuel at scale, we will drive down our emissions and showcase that we are also the market leader on this front.”
While HVO isn’t a silver bullet, it does represent a practical step forward in decarbonizing one of the most emissions-heavy segments of the logistics chain. And for a company like Mammoet, with operations that span remote regions and rely on flexible, mobile equipment, such incremental changes carry real weight.
